Material Handler - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Sioux City, IA

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.55/hour Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Material Handler will use material handling equipment and the warehouse management system to build pallets of product for shipment, receive product into the warehouse, put away product in the fill locations and replenish product into slots.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
A minimum of 3 full months of documented experience as a certified fork lift/heavy lift driver will be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED.
This position requires the ability to read, write and communicate in English. English is needed to carry out the following tasks: (1) read and understand procedure manuals, signs and box labels; (2) work with warehouse computer systems; (3) complete written documents relating to company procedures; and (4) communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors about day-to-day operations.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds continually during shift.
Ability to consistently meet minimum production standards and company service levels.
Must obtain proper powered industrial truck certifications during initial training phase.
Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
Ability to operate pallet jack and other required materials handling equipment (MHE).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a warehouse or with heavy lifting preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently utilize warehouse material handling equipment.
Utilize RF units and pick tickets, and receiving documentation.
Build stable, well-built and accurate pallet loads for shipment.
Ensure item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent damage.
Understand pallet layers, heights, and counting methods used when working with pallets of product.
Read and understand product descriptions, packaging and pick ticket messages.
Consistently meet established company production and service level standards.
Utilize good housekeeping processes.
Utilize effective food safety measures.
Utilize warehouse processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste.
Inform supervisor of any differences in case quantity and/or product description.
Wrap the pallet by circling load with roll of plastic wrap until secure.
Housekeeping during and at the end of shifts.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
opportunities for career growth and professional development.
robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.